The Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ tire has garnered praise for its performance under various conditions, showcasing key qualities that advocate for its utility as a highly balanced and dependable tire choice. Across different evaluations, the tire has been celebrated for its outstanding performance on wet roads, where it not only achieves the highest marks but also demonstrates an impressive balance across different substrates, making it particularly reliable in rainy conditions. Its low fuel consumption adds to its appeal, illustrating Goodyear's commitment to efficiency and environmental consciousness.
Despite its overall strong performance, there are mentions of minor drawbacks, such as slight precision issues on dry roads. These are considered only minor when compared to the tire's favorable qualities, including secure driving characteristics on both wet and dry surfaces. The Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ distinguishes itself with high predicted mileage and stands out for its efficiency among competitors, making it an economically sensible choice in the long run.
Moreover, the UltraGrip 9+ does not falter in colder, winter conditions, showcasing commendable results in braking distances on snow and slightly above-average traction. Although it slightly misses top scores in snow handling, it remains competently manageable.
In summary, the Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ tire excels in providing a safe, reliable driving experience across various conditions, particularly shining on wet roads. While it exhibits subtle precision shortcomings on dry roads, its well-rounded performance, coupled with superior efficiency and a favorable environmental footprint, positions it as a particularly recommendable option for drivers seeking versatility and durability in their tire choice.
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ is made in 36 sizes, starting from 155/65 R14 up to 205/60 R16.
2019
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ was launched
2020
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ was tested 2x (Autoklub ČR,...)
2021
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ was tested 4x (AutoMotorSport,...)
2022
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ was tested 1x (ADAC)
All tyre tests where GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ was featured:
Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Rolling resistance | Noise | Wear |
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Best values in test | 1,7 | 1,9 | 1,8 | 1,9 | 1,7 | 2,5 | 1,5 |
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ | 1,7 | 2,3 | 2,5 | 2,3 | 2,0 | 2,7 | 2,5 |
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Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Wear | ||
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Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 1- | 1 | ||
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ | 2 | 2- | 2+ | 2 | 2+ | ||
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Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Noise | |
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Best values in test | 8,7 | 9,6 | 9,3 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ | 7,5 | 8,0 | 6,8 | 7,8 | 8 | 6 | |
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Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | |
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Best values in test | 1,6 | 1,9 | 1,9 | 2,0 | 2,6 | 2,0 | |
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ | 1,8 | 2,3 | 2,0 | 2,0 | 2,8 | 2,5 | |
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Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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Best values in test | 32,1 | 27,3 | |||||
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ | 35,2 | 27,5 | |||||
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Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | |||
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Best values in test | 101,1 | 103,4 | 102,8 | 100 | |||
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | |||
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Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
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Best values in test | 1,3 | 2,0 | 1,8 | 2,1 | 2,5 | 1,0 | 1,8 |
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ | 2,0 | 3,0 | 1,8 | 2,5 | 2,8 | 2,5 | 1,9 |
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85% (5x) | |
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Satisfactory | Good |
1x | 4x |
R15 | R16 |
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85% (2x) | 85% (3x) |
185/xx Rxx | 195/xx Rxx | 205/xx Rxx |
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85% (1x) | 85% (2x) | 85% (2x) |